Associations to the word «Reversal»

Wiktionary

REVERSAL, noun. The state of being reversed.
REVERSAL, noun. An instance of reversing.
REVERSAL, noun. A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems.
REVERSAL, adjective. Intended to reverse; implying reversal.

Dictionary definition

REVERSAL, noun. A change from one state to the opposite state; "there was a reversal of autonomic function".
REVERSAL, noun. An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating.
REVERSAL, noun. Turning in an opposite direction or position; "the reversal of the image in the lens".
REVERSAL, noun. A decision to reverse an earlier decision.
REVERSAL, noun. A judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside.
REVERSAL, noun. Turning in the opposite direction.
REVERSAL, noun. The act of reversing the order or place of.
REVERSAL, noun. A major change in attitude or principle or point of view; "an about-face on foreign policy".

Wise words

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